MAKATI CITY — The Makati Health Department recently welcomed health professionals from Cambodia, Indonesia, Viet Nam, Lao PDR, Malaysia, and Timor-Leste for an international benchmarking visit held under the PeerLINC Regional Capacity Building Workshop for Southeast Asia. The delegation, which also included participants from the Philippines, observed the city's strategies and programs for improving tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. The visit highlighted Makati's best practices in TB service delivery, showcasing how local innovations contribute to the shared goal of ending tuberculosis across the region.
A Platform for Regional Knowledge Exchange
The benchmarking visit forms part of the PeerLINC Regional Capacity Building Workshop, a platform designed to facilitate peer-to-peer learning and exchange of best practices among Southeast Asian health professionals. Through this collaboration, delegates gained firsthand insights into Makati's comprehensive approach to TB control, which has positioned the city as a model for effective local governance in public health. The event underscores the importance of regional cooperation in addressing pressing health challenges.
Commitment to Accessible and Effective Health Programs
Present at the event were Public Health Division Head Dr. Jane T. Rivero, National Tuberculosis Control Program Medical Coordinator Dr. John Albert V. Tablizo, Tejeros Health Center Physician-in-Charge Dr. Izumi O. Relos, and Dr. Alvin M. Gamulo from the MHD Planning and Training Division. The city remains dedicated to improving accessible and effective health programs, reinforcing its commitment to contributing to the shared goal of ending tuberculosis.
